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Title: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: luke on 28 January 2012, 20:27
after 2 weeks of the derv, i got bored of not knowing what 30mph felt like, so now have this beauty,
heater matrix needs sorting, water pump, alternator and passenger door (not unlocking from fob and electric window not working), also need to look at the thermostat and other reasons why i can only get to 26mpg at 50mph
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g143/mannionion/429529_10151209043575285_671555284_22366762_1672252469_n.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g143/mannionion/419135_10151214607930285_671555284_22385005_134947956_n.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g143/mannionion/405951_10151216893700285_671555284_22395597_163365902_n.jpg)
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: stow1985 on 28 January 2012, 20:29
after 2 weeks of the derv, i got bored of knowing what 30mph felt like, so now have this beauty, will update soon with pictures
heater matrix needs sorting, clutch release bearing and passenger door (not unlocking from fob and electric window not working), also need to look at the thermostat and other reasons why i can only get to 26mpg at 50mph

You changed the Derv for this  :huh: :grin:

Get used that mpg too, I wished I got 26mpg at 50  :angry:

Look forward to pics mate!
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: lemski on 29 January 2012, 11:17
i think the derv should have been kept luke
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: snifferdog on 29 January 2012, 11:24
i think the derv should have been kept luke

That derv is bloody horrible!! :grin:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: lemski on 29 January 2012, 11:27
i must admit i liked the look of it. its all about economy these days aswell  :wink:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: luke on 29 January 2012, 12:16
The derv just wasn't quick enough for me, the gti puts a smile on your face, it loves lift off oversteer also but it's a joy to drive, people say they're slow, but that's being compared to other cars, it's fast enough for me, read a review saying the mk3 was made more for comfort than being a b road go kart
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: luke on 30 January 2012, 01:42
turns out the water pump bearing has gone, i think it may be down to the alternator belt being left to slack so both will be replaced, was toying with a 1.6 civic, was pulling away, then his vtec kicked in
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: Wayne on 30 January 2012, 11:03
Mpg problems could be down to a faulty coolant temp sender.
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: luke on 30 January 2012, 13:44
Mpg problems could be down to a faulty coolant temp sender.
cheers for the heads up, was annoying my friend last night when I was trying to get to 30mpg, only got to 28.5 down the m6
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: stow1985 on 30 January 2012, 20:36
You need some better pics mate,

looks ok but don't like the headlights.
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: luke on 31 January 2012, 00:50
You need some better pics mate,

looks ok but don't like the headlights.
Spent 4 hours cleaning it yesterday to get some photos but the car just got filthy again, I want to get the standard lights and longbeach alloys to make it look standard as possible, no rust apart from on the wing which I'm happy with
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: luke on 03 February 2012, 15:44
car is once again filthy after not even 10 miles  :angry:
the squealing noise that can only be known as a pair of chipmunks, is actually the alternator pump back bearing, so coated it in wd40 to stop it squealing and now need to source an alternator, other then that, it's pretty ship shape!
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: luke on 18 February 2012, 15:28
it's burning oil  :sad:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: stow1985 on 18 February 2012, 21:24
 :sad:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: luke on 19 February 2012, 00:35
May be looking at dropping a new engine in, got all the tools and equipment, well I actually mean making my dad do it  :grin:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 19 February 2012, 00:57
sounds like a plan what engine?
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: luke on 19 February 2012, 01:35
sounds like a plan what engine?
going to look in an abf, or failing that another 2.0 8v, it can't be that slow if i kept up my mates arse the other day and he has a supercharged yaris tsport which is mental
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: stow1985 on 19 February 2012, 09:45
sounds like a plan what engine?
going to look in an abf, or failing that another 2.0 8v, it can't be that slow if i kept up my mates arse the other day and he has a supercharged yaris tsport which is mental

 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: luke on 19 February 2012, 11:17
sounds like a plan what engine?
going to look in an abf, or failing that another 2.0 8v, it can't be that slow if i kept up my mates arse the other day and he has a supercharged yaris tsport which is mental

 :rolleyes:
Before it decided it didn't like oil :grin:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: luke on 20 February 2012, 18:24
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g143/mannionion/427766_10151310238065285_671555284_22680888_1041299802_n.jpg)
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: dom on 23 February 2012, 20:29
Looking good Luke, shame about the oil though :sad:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: luke on 25 February 2012, 12:09
Looking good Luke, shame about the oil though :sad:
hoping it's not in need of major work, had it looked over the other day by a friend who's a car dealer and he's told me that it's had a front end respray and been in a front end collision  :undecided: :sad:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: Bellend on 25 February 2012, 16:50
Got an 8V here which was sound. Needs a few bits putting back on it  but got all the bits. Rocker cover is off, PAS pump is off etc but it's all there and an alternator. I'm moving and need it all gone.

Yours if you send a courier.
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: luke on 25 February 2012, 20:33
Got an 8V here which was sound. Needs a few bits putting back on it  but got all the bits. Rocker cover is off, PAS pump is off etc but it's all there and an alternator. I'm moving and need it all gone.

Yours if you send a courier.
What engine code is it mate?
Had a look at the door today and it's held up by a bit of wood but the window fell through so bodged it back up, also gone a bit lower on the front and gave it a clean also
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v
Post by: luke on 27 February 2012, 18:46
brief question, how easy will it be to put an agg into a 2e?
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: luke on 29 February 2012, 23:56
great, now the drivers door barrel has messed up and won't let the car lock
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: Deano2711 on 01 March 2012, 07:17
You're not having much luck with this one are you....must have been a right dodgy bloke you bought this from   :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: luke on 01 March 2012, 12:41
You're not having much luck with this one are you....must have been a right dodgy bloke you bought this from   :grin: :grin:
Got it from snifferdog haha, although he bought it to sell, I'm going to fix the door today and clean it again
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: Seanl on 01 March 2012, 17:35
You're not having much luck with this one are you....must have been a right dodgy bloke you bought this from   :grin: :grin:
Got it from snifferdog haha, although he bought it to sell, I'm going to fix the door today and clean it again

Yeah but he's laughing his tits off now with his MG mates!  :grin: :lipsrsealed: :wink:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: luke on 01 March 2012, 17:39
You're not having much luck with this one are you....must have been a right dodgy bloke you bought this from   :grin: :grin:
Got it from snifferdog haha, although he bought it to sell, I'm going to fix the door today and clean it again

Yeah but he's laughing his tits off now with his MG mates!  :grin: :lipsrsealed: :wink:
I'll be laughing, drove past an mg on sunday with a headgasket blown, I may of laughed at him a tiny bit  :rolleyes: :grin:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: luke on 04 March 2012, 01:09
hit 130k, hopefully have new wheels on for ultimate dubs then a new engine a few weeks after then sort the rest of the car out, i've not got bored of this car unlike the other 7 cars i've owned
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: luke on 05 March 2012, 18:23
original headlights back in now  :smiley:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: luke on 09 March 2012, 23:22
new wheels purchased for £35  :cool:
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g143/mannionion/427578_10151371911160285_671555284_22918771_729818118_n.jpg)
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: stow1985 on 09 March 2012, 23:24
 :cool:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: Seanl on 10 March 2012, 07:23
Good buy!
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: Deano2711 on 10 March 2012, 08:22
Liking the wheels Bud......look   :cool:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: luke on 10 March 2012, 08:54
they do look 10 times better, got £38 scrap for the old alloys without tyres  :cool: gave the old girl a clean also (made the missus clean the inside)
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: stow1985 on 10 March 2012, 22:36
they do look 10 times better, got £38 scrap for the old alloys without tyres  :cool: gave the old girl a clean also (made the missus clean the inside)

Good Lad  :grin:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: luke on 11 March 2012, 01:54
they do look 10 times better, got £38 scrap for the old alloys without tyres  :cool: gave the old girl a clean also (made the missus clean the inside)

Good Lad  :grin:
and the car  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: luke on 21 March 2012, 22:06
this is getting a bit out of hand now, I now have to unlock the passenger side with the key then lean over to pull the pin up for the drivers door, then bump start it as the starter motor is knackered so i hope it never stalls in traffic like it loves doing, another thing to fix, aswell as the sill cover ripping off on a speedbump
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: Deano2711 on 21 March 2012, 22:19
Did those heater controls work for you Bud ??
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: stow1985 on 21 March 2012, 22:41
this is getting a bit out of hand now, I now have to unlock the passenger side with the key then lean over to pull the pin up for the drivers door, then bump start it as the starter motor is knackered so i hope it never stalls in traffic like it loves doing, another thing to fix, aswell as the sill cover ripping off on a speedbump

Starting to sound like mine was  :grin: :grin:

Its a pain in the @ss but stick with it!
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: luke on 22 March 2012, 08:56
Did those heater controls work for you Bud ??
attempted it on the sunday, broke a screwdriver  :grin: going to give it another go as my heaters are just hanging at the minute, will let you know when it works, cheers  :wink:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: luke on 05 April 2012, 00:17
going for sale soon, message me for info etc..
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: Deano2711 on 05 April 2012, 06:34
Thought this one was for keeps   :huh:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: luke on 05 April 2012, 07:15
Thought this one was for keeps   :huh:
Until it decided to break things when it wants to, looking at either a e36 320 or a civic
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: luke on 09 April 2012, 20:42
put it on facebook yesterday that it's for sale, friend came and looked at it today and handed me £500, he's now the owner of a golf, and i'm the owner of a ford escort si 1.8 16v for £160, r reg, 106k miles, mot til november
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: Deano2711 on 09 April 2012, 21:17
put it on facebook yesterday that it's for sale, friend came and looked at it today and handed me £500, he's now the owner of a golf, and i'm the owner of a ford escort si 1.8 16v for £160, r reg, 106k miles, mot til november

Nevermind.......things can't get much worse for you  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: lukes mk3 gti 8v the devils car
Post by: luke on 29 April 2012, 15:05
put it on facebook yesterday that it's for sale, friend came and looked at it today and handed me £500, he's now the owner of a golf, and i'm the owner of a ford escort si 1.8 16v for £160, r reg, 106k miles, mot til november

Nevermind.......things can't get much worse for you  :grin: :grin:
it's for sale already  :grin: